Project 6 is a photo assignment of six photos. For each photo I take, there is a corresponding photo from the other side of the world. My photo is here, the other is somewhere out there.
The first photo is home.
There are more than one place that I call home. These are photos of the home that I grew up in. Some of the details in the photos are somewhat lost in the low resolution; but one of them says home is where the heart is.
I’m currently on my way home to New Zealand. A 10 hour layover in Singapore Changi airport. A chance to do some duty free shopping, and to grab some much craved Asian food; though currently tethered to a free charging point. 13 hours of flying down, another 9 hours to go.
I’ve been living in London for the past 20 months. Alas, my visa is close to expiring, and is therefore time to head home to apply for a new visa. This means a journey halfway across the world. Life would be much simpler if the UK immigration rules do not stipulate that I can only apply from my home country. However, rules are rules; and it is one that I was well aware of. I just was not expecting to stay in the UK for so long that I would need to get a new visa.
This trip does give me a chance to catch up with family and friends, as well as to explore the new post-earthquake Christchurch. When I left, much of the city was still cordoned off; but from what I have heard, businesses have started moving back in to the city.
100% – fully charged. Time for a break.
As much as I could use a snooze, and with a free snooze lounge in sight, I just could not bring myself to sleep in public. Especially, when there is no one to watch over my belongings. That, and the fear of missing my flight. Therefore, it is back to more writing. Thankfully, the bright sunny sky is keeping me wide awake. It is a balmy 28 degrees Celsius outside. Some temporary nice weather while I move from chilly British summer to cold New Zealand winter.
5 hours to go, and I’m looking forward to my Singapore chicken rice lunch/dinner. A must have whenever I stop by Singapore. I would eat it now except my tummy is feeling somewhat confused. The flight from London served lunch around 3 pm UK time, and the next meal was breakfast at 7 am SG time, with a fruit snack in between. I then fed myself another breakfast at 10 am SG time. So, when is the next lunch time?
Time for a free foot massage.
Ouch. But it is a good, hard massage. It’s an OSIM uPhoria Warm. There are several modes to choose from including relax, energise, high heels, toning, reflexology, sleep, sports recovery, and senior. It does come with the following caution though, amongst others.
Please consult your doctor before use if you are pregnant or menstruating.
Sounds like a very serious massage. Having used up my recommended 15 minutes of massage, and having had a wander around on foot, I am confident that it has not done any harm. Now, if only there is a full body version of this available for free.
Goes have Singapore chicken rice at Singapore food street @ T3.
Contented. This is now a good, successful layover. Currently lounging in the MTV corner, cradled in a single seater couch with inbuilt speakers. Songs from yester-years. Was going to chill in the free cinema, but it is currently screening Frozen which I have already seen.
Time to sign off for the day. The wifi access has been great. Expect more posts in the next few weeks. I have a photo assignment to complete.